924 manual sunroof operation

[rufus]

Might be a long shot - but can anyone tell me how the manual sunroof in a 924 work i.e. how does it tilt?

Reason I'm asking is I'd like to convert my electric 944 sunroof to a manual version - have bought some used 924 s/r clips but can't figure out how to make the roof stay up in the tilted position.

It may be the case that it only ever lifted out - but the check strap would indicate that tilting should be possible.

many thanks,

[aasc]

Amazing - I've bought the same clips & have the question!

Any help would be appreciated.
thanks,

[ninemeister]

A long time since I had a 924, but from memory don't you just undo the rear catches, lift up the roof and turn the catches round to use them as props in the drain gulley?

[davyboy]

How much weight does this save, and where do you get the clips from?

Dave

[aasc]

Thanks 9M - will give it a go when I have a bit of time.

Bought them off ebay for a fiver or so. In terms of weight you can remove the electric motor & mechanism - a kilo or two? For me this is marginal given the number of pies scoffed, however it's an item less to go wrong and I've replaced stripped gears more than once & can cope without using the button to open the roof.

[Tam Lin]

aasc said:

Thanks 9M - will give it a go when I have a bit of time. Bought them off ebay for a fiver or so. In terms of weight you can remove the electric motor & mechanism - a kilo or two? For me this is marginal given the number of pies scoffed, however it's an item less to go wrong and I've replaced stripped gears more than once & can cope without using the button to open the roof.

Would be really interesting to replace the "lift-out" panel with some Carbon Fibre. I lifted this out and was amazed at the weight..so high up above the CofG this can't do good things for the handling...

[davyboy]

Yep that would be a good idea.

I wish I could bond a light alternative in so I could reduce weight.

It would also have the benefit of being able to removingthe stupid clips that hit my helmet on trackdays!

[aasc]

I've seen 944/968 racers with the std sunroof bonded in - however all the trim is removed first - which does account for a fair amount of weight of the roof panel. I think there is an american co. that can supply caron fibre panel to replace the roof.

<edit> manual s/r on ebay at:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PORSCHE-924-944-red-sunroof_W0

>> Edited by aasc on Tuesday 10th January 20:59